Spencer Letizia
- Mar 29
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Exploring Ethical Obligations of Mental Health Professionals

Designed to meet the NYS requirement, but is NOT New York state specific

Can mental health professionals work with clients that they know from outside of

the job? Can you barter with clients for your services? Mental health

professionals are charged with the legal and ethical responsibility to maintain

professional boundaries, but the obligation isn’t always so easy to discern. This

course brings real-world context to ethical concerns often experienced by

professionals in practice in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. This

course will provide a framework to contemplate ethical dilemmas and make

informed decisions that insulate professionals from legal liability while protecting

clients from harm.

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